Unions have proposed a four-day working week. The government has rejected it. Will we ever see it happen?

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Q+A: Will we ever see a four-day working week?

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Thursday 23 April 2026

The federal government overhauls the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying it will save $15 billion annually, but 160,000 people will lose access. 
The residential rental market gets close to breaking point
One of Australia’s bluest of bluechips sinks 41 per cent in one session 
The local sharemarket has its worst day in more than a month
Can AI be blamed for murder?

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Thursday 23 April 2026
The federal government overhauls the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying it will save $15 billion annually, but 160,000 people will lose access.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The residential rental market gets close to breaking point</li>
<li aria-level="1">One of Australia&rsquo;s bluest of bluechips sinks 41 per cent in one session&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The local sharemarket has its worst day in more than a month</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can AI be blamed for murder?</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - if you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay? Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

NDIS overhaul, rental market at breaking point, can AI be blamed for murder?

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Markets are volatile, from Middle East tensions and high oil prices to inflation, tariffs and slowing growth.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about how experienced investors cut through the noise - and why today’s environment may signal a new investment regime, with more volatile inflation, rising protectionism and shifting global dynamics. He also outlines why traditional defensive assets like government bonds may no longer offer the same protection, and where investors are looking instead.

This is general information only. Please seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Markets are volatile, from Middle East tensions and high oil prices to inflation, tariffs and slowing growth. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about how experienced investors cut through the noise - and why today&rsquo;s environment may signal a new investment regime, with more volatile inflation, rising protectionism and shifting global dynamics. He also outlines why traditional defensive assets like government bonds may no longer offer the same protection, and where investors are looking instead. This is general information only. Please seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: A new market regime? What investors need to understand

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<li aria-level="1">ASX tumbles on Cochlear downgrade</li>
<li aria-level="1">Govt secures 200m litres of diesel</li>
<li aria-level="1">Treasury Wine Estates&rsquo; major restructure</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jackie Henderson alleges bullying</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anthropic investigating unauthorised access</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.2pc

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Q+A: Will we ever see a four-day working week?

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